CHARLESTON — In a long-past era of folded paper maps and printed turn-by-turn directions, Google Maps has become the undisputed king of smartphone navigation. But as the Lowcountry continues to grow — ...

Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection. Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery. Free, open-source app for Android and iOS. Every month, Google ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. New Google Maps features are always welcome around these parts, as I rarely leave the house without first ...

Most people use Google Maps to take them where they want to go, but if you're limiting the times you open it to just directions, you're missing out on some of the app's most valuable features. Google ...

Google Maps is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade. Beyond being able to chat hands-free with Gemini within Maps and receive directions based on popular landmarks, users can now create custom, ...

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...

The big picture: Following a multi-billion-dollar deal with Apple to integrate Gemini into Siri, Google has announced plans to bring its AI assistant to Google Maps by the end of the year. The company ...

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In Google Maps, Gemini already exists in place listings, and it’s now coming to the navigation experience on Android and iOS. Google equates this “hands-free, conversational driving experience” to ...